The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command, has intercepted two 40-foot containers filled with expired pharmaceutical products valued at N130 million.

The disclosure was made by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Eghosa Edelduok, during a press briefing in Lagos over the weekend, where she presented the Command’s performance report for the first half of 2025.

According to Edelduok, the containers, with numbers HLBU 1067338 and HLBU 2239792, were seized by the enforcement team during ongoing anti-smuggling operations.

“These expired drugs were in clear violation of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other import laws. They have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further action,” she explained.

The Area Controller stressed that the seizure underlined the Command’s zero-tolerance stance against smuggling and its commitment to protecting public health.

On the Command’s revenue drive, Edelduok revealed that the KLT generated ₦89.2 billion between January and June 2025, a 63% increase compared to the ₦54.8 billion recorded during the same period in 2024.

She attributed the growth to targeted reforms, strong enforcement strategies, and improved compliance by stakeholders, which have boosted trade facilitation and revenue mobilisation.

“The difference of ₦34.4 billion shows that our enhanced operational efficiency and collaboration with stakeholders are paying off,” Edelduok noted.

Reaffirming the Command’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and professionalism, Edelduok assured that Customs would continue to partner with relevant agencies and stakeholders to strengthen compliance, promote economic growth, and safeguard national security.

“We remain committed to upholding service excellence while protecting public health and driving economic development,” she added.

The Controller also commended stakeholders and partner agencies for their support, describing their cooperation as vital to achieving the Command’s mandate.